King's worm lizard (Amphisbaena kingii) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of King's Worm Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Zygaspis quadrifrons
- Amphisbaena vermicularis
- Bipes biporus
- Rhineura floridana
- Blanus cinereus
- Leposternon microcephalum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Amphisbaenidae
- Genus
- Amphisbaena
- Species
- Amphisbaena kingii
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